Hilbert's method for numerical solution of flow from a uniform channel over irregular bottom topographies (Q1094953)

A nonlinear problem is presented for determining the shape of the free surface of a stream which is disturbed by some irregularities lying on the bottom. Using Schwarz-Christoffel transformation and the Hilbert solution of a mixed boundary value problem in the upper half-plane, then, solving the obtained integral equations, we obtain the nonlinear free- surface profile. The nongravity solution was used as an initial approximation to find the gravity-affected solution. The effect of the bottom shape on the free surface has been studied as well as the distribution of the pressure coefficient along the bottom boundaries. Some difficulties of computation and some checking of the numerical solution are discussed.